About Us
A PEACEFUL ISLAND Escape with Everything You Need
Whether you’re planning a school camp, family reunion, corporate or conferencing event, team building day, or weekend away – CYC The Island has a place for you! Situated on 2.5 hectares of landscaped gardens, CYC The Island is nestled about 700m away from Cowes Beach, the picturesque township and a short drive to Phillip Island’s world-renowned tourist attractions. Relax and explore the facility itself or browse among the many foreshore shops and cafes, while soaking up the sun, surf and sand.
This intimate and beautifully landscaped retreat offers the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. With ensuited, climate-controlled accommodation, dedicated group spaces, and a range of self-catering or fully catered options, it’s an easy-to-supervise site designed for comfort, convenience and connection.
From action-packed activities to peaceful escapes, CYC The Island Camp provides the ultimate setting for schools, churches, and community groups to recharge, explore and grow together.
Our Accomodation & Facilities
The Ultimate Destination for Learning & Adventure
At CYC The Island, we provide more than accommodation, we create camp experiences that are simple to organise and unforgettable to enjoy. With flexible spaces, purpose-built facilities, and dedicated support from our team, every visit is designed to inspire personal growth, strengthen group bonds and turn moments into memories.
Spacious & Self-Contained for Maximum Convenience
Seafarer cabins & Mariner lodges offer separate, fully equipped spaces, eliminating the need to share while providing dedicated areas for dining, meetings, and recreation, so your group can focus, connect, and recharge without disruption. Combined, it accommodates 200+ guests,
Prime Location with Easy Access to Attractions
Located just minutes from safe sandy beaches and Cowes township. Perfectly positioned for on-site fun and exciting excursions like the Penguin Parade, Seal Rocks observatory and Koala Conservation Centre (all within 15 minutes drive).
The Perfect Balance of Adventure & Reflection
Enjoy a mix of high-energy sports and team-building challenges, as well as quiet spaces for study, reflection and meaningful discussions.
Flexible Catering to Suit Your Group’s Needs
Enjoy chef-prepared meals crafted by our experienced catering team, or opt for a self-catered experience using our fully equipped modern kitchen and dining space, perfect for smaller groups. Whatever your preference, we make meal planning simple and stress-free for teachers, leaders, and coordinators.
Our Identity & Mission
The Heart of CYC The Island Is Our People
What makes camps at CYC The Island so memorable isn’t just the activities or facilities. It’s the people who welcome you, serve you and walk alongside your group throughout your stay. Our team is dedicated to building community, encouraging connection and creating an environment where every guest feels safe, supported and engaged.
Fantastic Camp Accommodation & Facilities
Equipped with Space for Comfort & Connection
Located on 2.5 hectares of landscaped gardens, CYC The Island is designed to host school groups, youth retreats and community camps in one all‑inclusive setting. Each area features modern ensuite rooms with central heating and enjoys its own air‑conditioned dining, meeting and indoor recreation spaces, ensuring both comfort and privacy for every group.
Modern Ensuited Guest Rooms
Heated, modern ensuited cabins and lodge-style rooms accommodating over 200 guests. Each space features private bathrooms, sturdy bunks and comfortable layouts.
Multiple Function & Breakout Rooms
Flexible indoor spaces available across the site for group meetings, small-group sessions or workshop-style programmes. Great for performances, discussion and reflection.
Indoor Auditorium & Gymnasium
A full-size indoor gym hall with conference-style function room features, ideal for large-group sessions, assemblies, indoor sports or rainy-day programs.
Extensive Decking Areas
Deck and verandah areas around lodges and common buildings give campers relaxed, outdoor-ready spaces to gather, socialise or reflect during downtime between activities.
Sports Ovals
Well-maintained grass ovals for sports, group games and team challenges that offer plenty of open space for football, wide games, ball sports and group outdoor activities.
Campfire & BBQ Facilities
Outdoor fire-circle and BBQ setups allow groups to share meals, enjoy evening gatherings, cookouts and reflection in a safe, supervised environment.
Catering Service
CYC’s in-house catering prepares full meal services for large groups, ensuring hearty, balanced meals that match active camp schedules while catering for various dietary needs.
Self-Catering Kitchen & Dining Areas
For smaller groups or self-managed stays, modern kitchens and dining rooms are provided to give groups flexibility to cook and serve meals themselves when preferred.
Variety of On-Site Activities
Extensive active spaces including a solar-heated 20 metre swimming pool, indoor climbing wall, low-ropes course, giant swing, flying fox, archery, and both indoor and outdoor sports options.
Our Values & Ethos
The Spirit Behind CYC The Island
At CYC The Island, our values shape every camp experience. We’ve created a welcoming place where groups can reconnect, grow together, and find rest. Surrounded by nature and supported by our caring team, each stay is designed to build community, deepen relationships and leave a positive impact long after you head home.
Faith-Centred: As part of CYC, our purpose is grounded in Christian faith and the belief that every person is valued, cared for and loved by God.
Inclusive & Accessible: We aim to make every guest feel welcome, offering accessible facilities and opportunities for all groups to participate fully.
Connection & Community: Through shared meals, group activities and time outdoors, we want this to be a place where friendships form and community grows.
Rest & Reflection: Our peaceful on-site setting encourages guests to pause, breathe and recharge in a supportive environment.
Excellence in Service: From planning to farewell, our team is committed to making your entire camp smooth, enjoyable and memorable.
The Island FAQs
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Explore our most common questions about CYC The Island, from accommodation and catering to activities, safety and bookings, so you can plan your camp with ease.
CYC Limited maintains a rigorous occupational health and safety (OH&S) discipline at each of its sites, and as such can provide Victorian Education Department-style risk assessment plans for all adventure activity equipment. Full safety/risk assessment documentation for all activities is available from our website and our MYCYC portal once a booking is confirmed.
CYC staff run the certain activities that require trained staff members, There are other activities that adults/teachers can lead after a briefing from our qualified site staff.
All CYC program staff are trained in LSV FirstAid CPR and anaphylaxis & Epi Pen. They are also signed off by our internal training staff.
While instructors have the technical knowledge and expertise to instruct students, teachers/guest group leaders continue to have the responsibility for the general safety and welfare of the students/guests, even when they do not directly provide the actual instruction.
EMP is available via the MYCYC Portal. All campers are made aware of the evacuation procedure on their arrival to camp.
Each CYC facility has a 24-hour caretaker or assistant who lives on site.
This would fall under part of each facility’s emergency plan. All campers are made aware of the emergency evacuation procedures upon arrival at camp. Refer resource page.
All CYC Ltd facilities have an accreditation approved emergency plan for many contingencies. Refer resource page.
While instructors have the technical knowledge and expertise to instruct students and other guests, the teachers/group leaders continue to have the responsibility for the general safety, welfare and behaviour, at all times.
Each CYC facility has a 24-hour caretaker or assistant who lives on site.
All sites hold current local Health Department certificates for Prescribed Accommodation and Registration of Food Premises.
All CYC Limited sites hold current public liability Insurance to the value of $40 million.
Explore CYC’s incredible campsites and create unforgettable experiences full of adventure, faith, and community. Book your spot today!
